Politics & Government
City Council Will Talk Taller Village Buildings and Renewable Energy
City could receive higher percentage of energy from renewable resources under proposed new program.
The Capitola City Council will consider whether to join in a regional feasibility study of a Community Choice Aggregation program that would allow Santa Cruz County and city governments to band together to produce and purchase electric power for resale to citizens.
According to a staff report, a similar program in Marin County provides power to 80 percent of county residents at a price close to that of PG&E but with a much higher percentage of that power coming from renewable sources.
The council will also consider a number of changes in the city’s zoning. According to the Santa Cruz Sentinel, some of the changes include allowing three-story buildings in Capitola Village.
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Another change would allow staff approval of room additions and remodels of homes.
The council meets at 7 p.m. in City Hall, 420 Capitola Avenue.
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